Poporodno okrevanje pri športnicah : diplomsko delo

Leban, Sandra (avtor), Mlinar, Suzana (mentor), Mihelič Zajec, Andreja (recenzent)

Uvod: V poporodnem obdobju ženska doživi številne fiziološke, psihološke in sociološke spremembe. Vrhunske športnice se v tem obdobju srečujejo s številnimi izzivi. Njihovo poporodno okrevanje vključuje usklajevanje telesnega okrevanja, materinstva in postopno vrnitev v vrhunski šport. Kljub naraščajočemu številu športnic, ki se odločajo za materinstvo v času aktivne kariere, so smernice za podporo športnicam pomanjkljive. Namen: Namen diplomskega dela je ugotoviti, s kakšnimi izzivi in posebnostmi se srečujejo ženske v vrhunskem športu po porodu in kakšna je njihova pot vračanja nazaj v vrhunski šport. Poleg tega želimo ugotoviti, kakšna je vloga zdravstvenih delavcev v poporodnem obdobju vrhunskih športnic. Metode dela: Uporabljena je bila deskriptivna metoda s pregledom slovenske in angleške strokovne in znanstvene literature, objavljene med letoma 2015 in 2025. Literatura je bila iskana s ključnimi besedami: female athlete/športnica, postpartum/poporodno obdobje, postpartum rehabilitation/poporodno okrevanje, healthcare/zdravstvena oskrba. Rezultati: Ugotovili smo, da raziskave pri športnicah po porodu največkrat izpostavljajo disfunkcijo medeničnega dna. To stanje pri športnicah največkrat zajema urinsko inkontinenco, prolaps medeničnih organov in bolečine v medenici. Mednarodni olimpijski komite priporoča, da se vrnitev v vrhunski šport po porodu razdeli na tri faze: okrevanje, rehabilitacija s treningi in tekmovanje. Za uspešno vrnitev mora športnica v vsaki fazi dobro sodelovati s trenerji in zdravstvenimi delavci. Razprava in zaključek: Diplomsko delo poudarja pomen multidisciplinarnega pristopa ter potrebo bo razvoju smernic za obravnavo športnic po porodu. Na ravni športne politike bi bilo treba športnicam po porodu omogočiti socialno varnost in lažjo vrnitev v tekmovalni šport. Zaradi pomanjkanja obstoječe prakse in raziskav bi bilo nujno nadaljnje raziskovanje tega področja.

• Jezik: Slovenski jezik
• Ključne besede: diplomska dela, zdravstvena nega, poporodno obdobje vrhunske športnice, medenično dno, zdravstveni delavci
• Vrsta gradiva: Diplomsko delo/naloga
• Tipologija: 2.11 - Diplomsko delo
• Organizacija: ZF - Zdravstvena fakulteta
• Kraj izida: Ljubljana
• Založnik: [S. Leban]
• Leto izida: 2025
• Št. strani: 23 str.
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-171679
• UDK: 616-083
• COBISS.SI-ID: 247152131
• Datum objave v RUL: 30.08.2025

Sekundarni jezik

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Naslov: Postpartum recovery for athletes : diploma work

Izvleček

Introduction: During the postpartum period, women experience numerous physiological, psychological, and sociological changes. Elite female athletes face many challenges during this time. Their postpartum recovery involves balancing physical healing, motherhood, and a gradual return to elite sport. Despite the increasing number of athletes choosing motherhood during their active careers, systemic solutions and support guidelines remain insufficient. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma thesis is to identify the challenges and specific considerations faced by women in elite sports after childbirth, and to explore their journey back to elite competition. Additionally, we aim to determine the role of healthcare professionals in the postpartum period for elite female athletes. Methods: A descriptive method was employed, involving an analysis of Slovenian and international professional literature published in English between 2015 and 2025. Literature searches were conducted using the keywords: female athlete, postpartum, postpartum rehabilitation, and healthcare. Results: Our findings indicate that research on female athletes after childbirth most frequently highlights pelvic floor dysfunction. This condition in athletes most often includes urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. The International Olympic Committee recommends that the return to elite sports after childbirth be divided into three phases: recovery, rehabilitation with training, and competition. For a successful return, the athlete must collaborate effectively with coaches and healthcare professionals in each phase. Discussion and conclusion: This diploma thesis underscores the significance of a multidisciplinary approach and the need for developing guidelines for the treatment of postpartum athletes. At the level of sports policy, it would be necessary to provide social security for women after childbirth and facilitate their return to competitive sports. Due to the lack of existing practice and research, further investigation in this area is crucial.

• Ključne besede: diploma theses, nursing care, postpartum recovery, elite female athletes, pelvic floor, healthcare professionals